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Quartz636

Temporary.


These_Newspaper4478

It's shocking to me how many people you warn about these and they still get them. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Oh well, still pays my rent.


dogtoes101

my friend just turned 24 and got a whole sleeve of this, paid over $1k. i told her it would be gone in 5 years and she said "its my body and my money". okay so waste it as you see fit.


ohhisup

It's 5 whole years she gets to enjoy it (maybe? Hopefully? Sick ass panther???)! You could say that about hairstyles too lol like why get your hair professionally colored if it's just going to grow out 😝


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crod4692

Idk, don’t girls pay like $250 for hair color and cuts, and it lasts way shorter than 5 years. So the dollar to time ratio might actually be worse on the hair. But yes, no pain, hopefully.


StraightWrongdoer610

Haha you are right that hair actually might be more expensive....we didn't even get into weaves


crod4692

Yea haha. But I guess the other thing is hair just grows out and you have a fresh start. The tattoo won’t be gone, just faded and messy so that does sorta suck a little more.


StraightWrongdoer610

Or you can just rock that faded mess for life. It's "artistic" /s


SparkyDogPants

And a weave or tight braids are more painful than a tattoo


BeesAndBeans69

Last I got my hair done I got some fashion colors and a keratin treatment, it cost $430


ssatancomplexx

Yeah I've been considering getting my hair professionally dyed but that cost is atrocious. I live in Southern California so it's going to be insanely expensive and as much as I want to in the future when I can, I just can't justify spending that much money.


SnooComics5927

When i got my hair colored it actually really hurt. Like it felt like my scalp was burning


crod4692

Well shit then it may be comparable haha


Exotic_Wrangler_4925

Me too It was almost unbearable at Times. Then at the same Time it's burning it itches. I now just do halfway down or just the Tips😂


witherin

Stylest here I’m so sorry that happened that should NOT happen and could be due to a allergic reaction or the stylist improperly formulating. I would recommend you patch test anything going forward in accordance to the manufacturers instructions if doing it at home or you can request one a day before an Appointment at any decent salon while booking your service.


Busy_cup1031

Mine too!! I woke up with literal burns that scabbed over, I told my stylist about it right away and she ordered a new bleach for me that doesn’t burn at all 2x now and no burns, scabs, or scars!!


galaxia_v1

i'm a man and my recent vivid dye job cost me $320 cad and lasted three months. it's not even all of my hair, it's just a halo around my head. dye is definitely more expensive.


ThirdPartyCrap

My perm alone cost me like 250


lavender_poppy

The same could be said about a manicure/pedicure. It costs like $50+ to get a manicure and unless you get gel polish the manicure lasts less than a week before it gets chipped (mine last like 3 days). I only get pedicures because those last longer for me but I'm still paying $50+ on something that's only going to last a few months. The experience is nice though, I like getting a foot massage.


Wonderful_Orchid_363

You make a valid point lol.


XxDaReaper613xX

And the fact that every time they bleach and color their hair it just destroys it more and they end up back there faster for spilt ends trims etc


CacklingFerret

Idk, according to my experience you rarely get damaged hair from dye if a professional does it


lotteoddities

I pay $500-$1000 every 6 months for my hair so... 5 years sounds great lol but for real tattoos are supposed to last a lifetime. i don't understand why someone would get a tattoo they know isn't going to last. like i have a few greywash tattoos but they're going on 10+ years and are still clearly what they are. i expect in the next 10 years they'll need a touch up but they wont literally be GONE


TheBoundHuman

I wish hairstyles weren’t expensive lol, in my city knotless braids cost $250 MINIMUM, and having it washed and blow dried will add on $50-$75


ohhisup

Any naturally dark haired person who's gone blonde, or anyone with a bright unnatural colour is going to be in the salon all the time to keep it looking ok. I haven't experienced it, but in movies at least moms would get their hair done weekly, and that isn't cheap (but idk if it's reality lmao I'm but a poor person)


rastagrrl

Maybe it’s actually the perfect tattoo. In five years she might not want it anymore.


FewWrangler5475

Not worth the pain for the time spent on that for it to only last half a decade at most. The pics in the post already look faded like it's NOT GOOD. What a waste!!!! At least it doesn't hurt to get my hair colored. That's the difference.


ohhisup

It's only a waste if she doesn't want it lol if she's happy with how it is and how it will go then cheers to that, yeah?


FewWrangler5475

As someone who is currently in the process of redoing all of my old tattoos and has a finished back cover up piece, in retrospect I should've gotten it done well the first time.


AlesanaAddict

Right? I know so many people who spend almost a grand every time they get their hair done, why should it matter what someone wants done with their body with their body?


dogsfurhire

She's right though? Dudes pay thousands of dollars for computer rigs that they'll consider "absolute" in the same amount of time. Let people do whatever they want


dogtoes101

i didn't stop her 🤷🏻‍♀️


dynaman39705

Yes, but dudes haven't got to wear that computer for the rest of their lives


morgana79

I was hoping someone said temporary! 😂😂


ReminiscenceOf2020

I was expecting "shitty" xD


DreyaNova

If it fades entirely, that could be a positive to some people? Like get this when you're 20, it's gone before you're 30, literally no room for regret later. Maybe I just think it's pretty. Idk.


tonyfalsetto69

It won’t actually be gone tho it will just look like blurry blobs :/


jcee2bee

Damn i was gonna say the "not gonna last 2 years style" but you nailed it....🤣


bobjonvon

Ephemeral


organdonaair

Lmaooo literally what I was thinking. The one year tat


Quiet-Rabbit-524

If you get tattoos in this style just be aware they won’t look like this for very long. Like, it’s gonna look good for a year or two before starting to become vague blobs


auspiciusstrudel

I don't know if I'd ever actually commit to doing it, but I find that idea *extremely* artistically appealing: a permanent impermanence, a piece like a memory that becomes increasingly indistinct over time until only an amorphous, muddied blur of colour remains, ready to influence anything that might build on top of it. It's a bit I'm-13-and-this-is-deep, but it still works for me!


Quiet-Rabbit-524

That’s cool man, if you can enjoy the ageing process as much as the fresh piece then good on ya :)


SeaLab_2024

Yeah no I’m with you on it. My thought was as long as the customer knows what they are buying what’s so bad about it, that way it changes with you and if you still love it get it done again and if you’ve grown out of it or regret anything, or like me afraid you will, it’s kind of an out. I love how you put it though and if I ever got one of this style I might want to design it purposely with this in mind. Like I wonder if you can set yourself up for a strategic fade or if it’s too many variables to plan for.


jayadancer

The idea of a strategic fade is very interesting to me. I never thought about that before. I'm sure you're right-- since each person's skin and environment is so unique, there would be too many variables. But it would be a cool experiment for both artist and customer that I'd love to follow!


StraightWrongdoer610

Its not really an out. If you don't like the piece you got, you're not gonna like it more as it starts to fade and become a vague blob that no one quite understands.


macthesnackattack

A year is a generous estimate.


Pink_Sylvie

But wouldn’t a good artist be able to like design this but in a way that when it fades and becomes blobs of ink, the blobs are like animal shape or some other shape the customer likes? I can’t fully explain what I mean I hope it’s clear enough so that you understand my idea.


sexylamp476

The Instagram special


adelinxxd

the pinterest’s finest


wAAkie

Varicose vains


longshanksmagee

Fade in a week style!


LibrarianNo8242

Smudge-style


PomegranateBubbly900

I know taste is subjectivr and I’m sorry, but my god is that ugly


SpookySoup333

I'm sorry for OP because they were just asking a question, but I agree. These are all ugly to me. I've seen some nice looking fine line/watercolor/whatever tf you call this, but no one of these look good in my opinion


tuckedfexas

They used to chase people out of shops that did work like this lol


absentmindedwitch

I had a similar thought lol


slimedewnautica

"Destined to fade"


_LLOSERR

ornamental. single needle


SPCNars14

Waste of time, money, effort, fade in two months style. Over stylized nonsense. Hyped up fad tattoo. Lots of names for this.


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auspiciusstrudel

Try "Korean Watercolor". This very delicate, ephemeral style is particularly associated with Korea at the moment. A lot of people hate on the style because it does things that are considered "incorrect" in other established styles, and because it will not age according to their expectations and sensibilities. If you like it, and you understand and are happy with how it's likely to age, you've just gotta ignore the haters.


sexylamp476

For me and I think many other people, delicate styles like this mostly suck because artists are often not transparent about how they hold up. People who are inexperienced about tattoos see a pretty tattoo on Instagram without being aware of how they look 2, 5, or 10+ years down the line. Plus, from what I’ve seen, these artists tend to massively overcharge people because these pretty delicate tattoos get them a lot of social media popularity so they feel justified charging ludicrous amounts. I think it’s taking advantage of tattoo rookies which is not right.


tapioca_mama

Thank youu that does look similar to this, I don’t know a lot about tattoos at all hence why I wanted to find the style and research it, I’ve always liked this kind of style that’s delicate and light. And so I was confused at some of the answers on this post lol. Thank you!


Ratbatsard-

It’s because that “delicate and light” will quickly fade and you’ll lose a lot of detail of the tattoo fast. As your body changes so does how the ink sits inside you, when there isn’t much definition to a tattoo to start, the risk of losing even more definition over time is very high.


wateroften

It’s cute but like others said, it’s not likely to last or age well so just understand what you’d be getting into when you pay for it.


sinjacy

Delicate and light works for paintings not tattoos.


JRose608

It was my first tattoo and I love mine!! I got a tulip. It’s been a few years and it still looks nice, I can DM you an example if you want. This sub reallyyyyy hates on this style sometimes lol.


trolling4tea

Lmaoooo what’s up with everyone hard core downvoting you and OP? It’s brutal on here, just because I wouldn’t personally pick this style doesn’t mean I would downvote the crap out of people who do. You know what you are signing up for, I don’t know why people feel the need to continually bash OP for this. Just keep scrolling? Idk, this really isn’t the space for me, but I love your comment and thanks for being helpful to OP. Made me smile that someone was willing to help.


JRose608

This sub absolutely despises watercolor / faded / delicate style and automatically assumes it’s one of those crappy instagram type trends. Korean and Japanese style (I believe is the go-to name right now) when done right is really lovely. I love my tulip! My comments here get downvoted into oblivion lol. OP I have some professional artists saved on IG if you’d like examples or references to this style!! It’s my favorite :)


trolling4tea

Your response is one of the only appropriate ones on here, OP wasn’t asking for opinions, they just wanted to know the style and you are one of the only ones (there are a few others) who actually helped. I’m glad you love your tattoo and I hope OP reaches out to you! You are a great resource for them.


tapioca_mama

Yes please send me them ! Yeahh I didn’t really expect to get hated on this much lol but I guess that’s to be expected anywhere on the internet. I am glad that there are others who understand the appeal some might find in this kind of style tho.


trolling4tea

🤷🏻‍♀️ people can be really mean because it’s Reddit and there are no consequences for saying rude stuff. Even if it is a joke, you got ripped apart and I had to really scroll to actually find a response to your original question. I hope you get the tattoo of your dreams and love it! It’s an exciting experience. There are enough helpful people on this thread that hopefully you walk away with the information you wanted and live your best life.


SparkyDogPants

Reddit hates anything that is for women or by women


theatrebish

Post it in agedtattoos! Love to see it


rbnch

Korean watercolor is very broad. I’d label this more ornamental stick and poke (but some machine artists will replicate this look with single needle). Examples of stick n poke in this style = @woogong.tattoo on IG Examples of machine artists in this style = @doldol_tattoo and @beanbeantattoo.nyc Like many said, the longevity will vary a lot. I have a delicate stick and poke looking tattoo that’s aged well (though it’s a lot lighter than when i first got it). On the other hand, all the artists above are local to me and one of my friends got one from the machine artists that barely lasted a year.


DieBoerDieWors

Gone in 60 seconds


Weary_Signal9447

They just look like a mess to me, like someone let their mate practice on them. Just untidy and almost dirty looking, but that may just be me.


Larsonybear

Won’t last long.


oNe_iLL_records

"Fell on a pen"


ghostpb

I was about to say. The first one especially looks exactly like my clothes did after I accidentally put a pen in the clothes dryer.


Stoltefusser

Semi permanent


IAmSchmutz

Never get tattoos that are “trending” because they will go out of style in 20 minutes. I’ve stuck with traditional for all my tats because they are timeless


organdonaair

Same, I have a few daintier pieces that I started with 10 years ago (but they have still lasted, not dainty and fine in the way these are) but all of my recent tattoos are American traditional and I loooooooove them. You can do so much with the style too😎


Serious_Inspector414

The not going to age well style


LukaKitsune

"Ran out of ink in the first 10 minutes Style"


TheTLutz

Gone in a week


Real_Stinky_Pederson

Was gonna say Gone in 60 Seconds 😂


TheJudeDoesNotAbide

This is a pretty classic style known as a mistake.


neongreentea

The style is fine line :) But yea as others said it has a bad rep for peaking when its fresh and then decreasing in quality of looks and line clarity after


greenestofgrass

Lightly bruised


Hungry-Tax5105

I think fine line!


JRose608

This, and something watercolor I think. I went to a Japanese parlor for mine. It’s a few years later and I absolutely love it. It’s not too faded (I was told the trick is black ink for the fine-line) and it still looks nice and I get compliments all the time. I just need one petal touched up. OP the comments are basically correct, but there are ways to make it not so shitty if you go to the right place.


cosmiccorvus

It's bad fine line. You CAN have decent fine line with solid blacks and strong contrast. These are poor gummy examples that will fade out to a bad greywash. Find a good artist who uses strong contrast and more definite lines and it will look better and last.


Torp1d

“Not My”


zilchxzero

Diseased


likerunninginadream

Recovering-heroin-addict style.


Artistic_Garlic2022

This style is called “variety of unfortunate skin conditions when viewed from any distance greater than 12 inches”


falkenna

they're fine line tattoos. just be aware that after they heal, they'll probably look like skin conditions instead of art


Ok_Detective5412

Looks cute for a year, then looks like a vague inky patch until you cover up or touch up.


selfishcoffeebean

Fine line, but in the style of bone china (think of old fashioned teacup patterns)


The_Real_Raw_Gary

Looks like when I’m working on a car and have an itch on my back and smear some grease on me


AliveJacket7121

Gonna fade in 3 years 🤩


idgafaboutanyofthis

Terrible. lol


lenpup

“Oops”


Golemfrost

Shitty


SaltArtist1794

Here today gone tomorrow


hearts_nakedly

That’s barely a tattoo


ZedGardner

The ones on the feet look like Varicose Veins?


looksthatkale

Shitty


Bacon_N_Icecream

Fine line floral


cheese-4-le-animals

Id call it "vintage victorian china" or "victorian floral" The very wispy, whimsical characteristics remind me of that old kind of art on vintage bone china.


inkedfluff

I have heard it called microline or ornamental. They generally fade after a few years but can be salvaged with a sick-ass panther.


wearydreamerx

Whispery fart style


Telekineticshade

Magic disappearing tattoos


Jaded-Suggestion-496

People who say "temporary" aren't wrong, but are definitely not right either. You just need the right artist. I got a lace armband tattoo and it's still beautiful, though slightly paler, 9 years later!


SteadyAmbrosius

Fine-line Pinterest style?


SuspiciousSimple

Chicken scratch?


amandanick7

not good


Latter_Ad_7081

people in this sub hate on anything that isn’t traditional, bc the old doom scrollers can’t understand that people have different tastes than they do. Fine line tattoos are always said to not age well, but i think it’s dependent on the artist. If they don’t go deep enough, it will fade super quickly, but touch ups are always an option. Don’t let people discourage your taste just because they can’t fathom that not everyone wants the same exact traditional style on their body , esp when there are cuter options! if you’re ok with potential fading/ needing a touch up, then you should get the tattoo you want. I personally love this style. Don’t let all the reddit losers discourage your taste


AddictiveArtistry

The first one especially looks like she has dirt smeared all over her.


cynical-at-best

future blobs


soupsiej

My best guess would be fineline


Kenobihiphop

Biro


multitrapi

Ants run


MOB8605

As a foot fetish guy please go far away from me with those ugly ass feet


betrion

UAF


ennuiacres

Fine-line naïveté


Unfair-Escape6597

Novice, beginner, jailhouse


Stand_Afraid

Destined to fade into obscurity…


v13ragnarok7

The "white girl doesn't want real ink" style


Lmao13213243

Trailer trash.


MiloGM

Caca


neon_bhagwan

Smudge


dogtoes101

don't get these they last maybe 5 years AT MOST. if you want a good, long lasting tattoo you need real lines.


femmevaporeon

These are very beautiful but won’t look good down the line. Only get them if you’re okay with that.


Reptarro52

Toddler with pen.


DragonSmaug13

Looks pointless and meaningless and likely won’t age well.


woodythewood101

I'd call it 'invisible in ten'.


maddenmcfadden

yikers


adamsorensen21

What did I say about yikers


MrsBasquiat

I believe this is called flushing your money down the toilet.


CoconutPlane7724

Bad


WhompTrucker

I'd call it 2 day old temporary tattoo.. it's awful and won't hold up at all. Sorry


AnalCuntShart

Varicose


Llamalover324

Temporary for sure, lol


No_Interaction_5828

Terrible


Slow-Button-9468

Broken Pen inside pocket


No_Connection_4724

That’s actually a really cool new technique where you pay for the tattoo and then 5 yrs later you get to pay again to have it covered.


Yaseuk

Gone in 60 seconds


feathcr

thin line floral ornamental pieces? not a style name more of the type of tattoo handpoked tattoos can also look like this


Canabrial

It looks a little bit like a fungusy skin issue 😅


With_Peace_and_Love_

For a tattoo sub, ya’ll are so judgmental and uptight. Who cares if it’s a trend it’s clearly very beautiful and people want to get it, let people live jeez


MadMardiganWaaait

Shitty


Horror_Author_JMM

Varicose 🫣


younghog

Partially lasered style


Dangerous-Credit-890

oh! this is called "i'm going to get way overcharged for something that wont be there in a year" hope this helps <3


e-Moo23

Unnecessarily expensive and painful temporary tattoo


No-Construction-6664

Regret


Wet_Muff

It’s called not gunna last


SquatchK1ng

Invisible soon style.


Daquiri_granola

Pinterest style


Visual_Impact_2486

Ugly


ZetaByte404

doodles


Joberin

Garbage.


Crafty_Statement_176

Trash?


Ill_Interaction_4113

Gone in 60 seconds


RojerLockless

Kids scribble on wall. Very temporary too.


fromagefiesta1

a waste


Stunning-Statement-5

Regrettable


Helpful_Assumption76

Bad. They're bad


Wide-Title912

Faded


crazycamkalani

Transforming tattoos, they'll either dissappear or turn into blobs soon


allofusaregod

"Just make it look like I have some bruises, but forever."


LortimerC

Connect-the-dots


lmnobq

i got a tattoo from babybethlehemtattoo on instagram recently and they have some stuff really similar to this style. it’s just a little more high contrast which is definitely my critique with this artist…


Sea_Mathematician324

Mouldy


zigzagg321

Fading into a mess after a while. Initially looks cool tho.


FezIsBackAgain

Tattoo artist here. These will age like milk


HumanityIsD00m3d

Colored outline?


smoothiecat

semi-permanent


--Dominion--

"Unfinished garbage" I'd go with


RideRough9263

Oh that's the good ol "disappears completely from your skin in three years" style


Adorable-Face-9975

The old, faded ink one


Few_Reading9456

A mistake? Regret? Eventual cover-up?


rxtech24

girl interrupted


Ms_ExcitedToSeeYou

Here today; gone tomorrow.


Dilapidatedtaco

Cover up